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NSF Solicitation for Research in Manufacturing Systems Integration

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking research proposals for its Manufacturing Systems Integration (MSI) Program, focusing on digital technologies for advanced manufacturing. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Fundamental research proposals in manufacturing systems integration - Emphasis on digital representation, intelligent production systems, interoperability, secure communications, and distributed manufacturing integration - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Research must address generalizable principles and advances for globally competitive industries - Interdisciplinary and convergent proposals are encouraged - Applicants are expected to consult with an MSI program director prior to submission - Focus is on research grants, not procurement of goods or services

Description

The Manufacturing Systems Integration (MSI) Program supports fundamental research on the opportunities and challenges presented by digital technologies for the next industrial revolution, focusing on the digital integration of design and manufacturing within the broader life cycle ecosystem. Proposals should address generalizable principles and advances for globally competitive industries, with areas of interest including digital representation, intelligent production systems, interoperability, secure communications, and integration of distributed manufacturing systems. Interdisciplinary and convergent proposals are encouraged, and applicants are expected to discuss their ideas with a program director before submission.

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